Question
A 3-year-old child has been found to have a cavity between the front teeth, with a vertical crack. How should this be handled?
Answer
Due to the lower mineralization of baby teeth, decay can spread rapidly and quickly erode the teeth. For this type of interdental cavity, it is recommended to undergo dental treatment at a hospital to remove decayed tissue and fill the cavity. If left untreated for too long, further erosion of the tooth may lead to pulpitis, causing pain. Moreover, decayed baby teeth may affect the normal eruption of subsequent permanent teeth.